Dresser-Rand Reports First Quarter Net Income of $34.5 Million, Up 26.8% From First...

Dresser-Rand Reports First Quarter Net Income of $34.5 Million, Up 26.8% From
First Quarter 2008

- EPS of $0.42, increased 31.3% from first quarter 2008

- Net sales of $508.9 million, up 39.9% from first quarter 2008

- Operating income of $64.2 million, up 36.9% from first quarter 2008

HOUSTON, April 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

Results Summary ($in millions, except
per-share data):
First Quarter
2009 2008
Total revenues $508.9 $363.8
Operating income $64.2 $46.9
Includes plan settlement charge / curtailment
(income) $1.3 ($7.2)
Income before income taxes $52.9 $41.7
Net income $34.5 $27.2
Basic and diluted EPS $0.42 $0.32
Shares used to compute EPS (000) 81,607 85,659
Total bookings $355.8 $575.7
Total backlog $2,087.6 $2,122.3

Dresser-Rand Group Inc. ("Dresser-Rand" or the "Company") (NYSE: DRC), a
global supplier of rotating equipment and aftermarket parts and services,
reported net income of $34.5 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, for the
first quarter 2009, an increase of 26.8% and 31.3%, respectively, compared
with the first quarter 2008. First quarter 2008 results included a credit in
connection with a curtailment amendment of $7.2 million ($4.7 million after
tax or $0.06 per diluted share).

Vincent R. Volpe Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Dresser-Rand,
said, "We are off to an outstanding start for the year. Our strong first
quarter operating results were the result of a combination of successful
efforts to increase sales and control costs and expenses. On a year-over-year
basis, first quarter revenues increased 40% and operating income, adjusted for
an unusual pension settlement charge, improved 65% compared with first quarter
2008 operating income, adjusted for an unusual curtailment amendment."

"We are also pleased with the aftermarket bookings of $246 million, which is
approximately 4% above the first quarter 2008 level. As we previously
indicated, we expect continued steady bookings in this segment, which, by
nature, generates the majority of the Company's operating income. This is an
inherent strength of the Dresser-Rand business model."

"In the new unit segment, as expected, the bookings were low principally, we
believe, due to clients' delays in order placement. Because we expect the
activity to pick up over the latter part of the year, we presently maintain
previous guidance of bookings between $700 million and $1,100 million for the
segment. Should the slowdown last longer than expected we have contingency
plans already in place, which will allow us to flex our manufacturing
structure as necessary, without the need for major restructuring or impact on
the present guidance for full year operating income of between $320 million
and $360 million."

"Additionally, we are using the slowdown in New Unit activity to reinforce a
variety of operational excellence initiatives and accelerate some of our
product development activity. Indeed, we consider this lull, in many ways, an
opportunity."

Revenues for the first quarter 2009 of $508.9 million increased $145.1 million
compared with $363.8 million for the first quarter 2008. Total operating
income for the first quarter 2009 was $64.2 million, including a settlement
charge of $1.3 million. This compares with operating income of $46.9 million
for the first quarter 2008, which included curtailment amendment income of
$7.2 million.

As a percentage of revenues, operating income for the first quarter 2009 was
12.6% compared with 12.9% for the corresponding period in 2008. Adjusting for
unusual items, operating income margin for the first quarter 2009 was 12.9%
(adjusted to exclude the pension settlement charge) compared with 10.9% for
the corresponding period in 2008 (adjusted to exclude the curtailment
amendment). The improvement was principally due to favorable operating
leverage from higher sales volume and good control over costs and expenses.
This is despite the impact of a significant shift in sales mix as lower margin
new unit sales increased to 54.7% of total sales compared with 41.1% for the
first quarter of 2008.

Net income per diluted common share for the first quarter 2009 was $0.42.
This compares with net income per diluted common share for the first quarter
2008 of $0.32, which included the curtailment amendment income (increased
earnings per share by $0.06).

Bookings of $355.8 million for the first quarter 2009 were $219.9 million
lower than the $575.7 million for first quarter 2008. The $2,087.6 million
backlog at the end of March 2009 was 1.6% lower than the $2,122.3 million
backlog at the end of March 2008.

New Units Segment

New unit revenues of $278.4 million for the first quarter 2009 were $128.9
million higher than the $149.5 million for first quarter 2008, an increase of
86.2%.

New unit operating income of $25.2 million for the first quarter 2009 compares
with operating income of $9.2 million for the first quarter 2008. This
segment's operating margin of 9.1% compares with 6.2% for the first quarter
2008. These increases were principally due to higher sales and favorable
operating leverage.

New unit bookings of $109.4 million for the first quarter 2009 were 67.7%
lower than the bookings of $339.0 million for the corresponding period in
2008.

The $1,663.4 million backlog at March 31, 2009, was 6.5% lower than the
$1,779.6 million backlog at March 31, 2008.

Aftermarket Parts and Services Segment

Aftermarket parts and services revenues of $230.5 million for the first
quarter 2009 compare with $214.3 million for the first quarter 2008, an
increase of 7.6%.

Aftermarket operating income of $58.9 million for the first quarter 2009
compares with $50.0 million for the first quarter 2008. This segment's
operating margin of approximately 25.6% compares with 23.3% for the first
quarter 2008. These increases were principally due to higher sales and
favorable operating leverage.

Aftermarket bookings of $246.4 million for the first quarter 2009 were 4.1%
higher than bookings of $236.7 million for the corresponding period in 2008.

The $424.2 million backlog at March 31, 2009, was 23.8% above the $342.7
million backlog at March 31, 2008.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of March 31, 2009, cash and cash equivalents totaled $160.0 million and
borrowing availability under the $500 million revolving credit portion of the
Company's senior credit facility was $235.1 million because $264.9 million was
used for outstanding letters of credit.

In the first quarter 2009, cash provided by operating activities was $23.4
million compared with $53.8 million for the corresponding period in 2008. The
decrease of $30.4 million was principally from changes in working capital and
pension contributions of $27.8 million made in the first quarter of 2009. In
the first quarter 2009, capital expenditures totaled $7.0 million. As of
March 31, 2009, net debt (net of cash and cash equivalents) was approximately
$210.2 million compared with $223.2 million, at December 31, 2008.

Labor Relations

The Company believes labor relations are good at all of its facilities.
Despite the temporary downturn in new unit bookings, the Company reiterates
its belief that given its flexible manufacturing model, no major restructuring
will be required. As previously disclosed, no agreement has been reached with
the bargaining unit at the Company's Painted Post facility. While the Company
continues to negotiate in good faith, it came to the Company's attention
earlier today that a representative of IUE-CWA local 313 at Painted Post
contacted several securities analysts in a communication containing
misrepresentations regarding the present situation at Painted Post as well as
other facilities. The Company reiterates its productive relationship with
its workforce in general, and it appreciates the hard work and dedication of
its employees.

Outlook

Consistent with previous guidance, the Company expects 2009 operating income
to be in the range of $320 million to $360 million, with both segment margins
consistent with those achieved in 2008. The Company expects its full year
2009 interest expense to be in the range of $28 million to $32 million and its
effective tax rate to be approximately 35%.

The Company expects second quarter 2009 operating income to be in the range of
25% to 27% of the total year.

Conference Call

The Company will discuss its first quarter 2009 results at its conference call
on Thursday, April 30, 2009. A web cast presentation will be accessible live
at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. You may access the live presentation at
www.dresser-rand.com. Participants may also join the conference call by
dialing (877) 857-6173 in the U.S. and (719) 325-4814 from outside the U.S.
five to ten minutes prior to the scheduled start time.

A replay of the web cast will be available from 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on
April 30, 2009, through 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on May 7, 2009. You may
access the web cast replay at www.dresser-rand.com. A replay of the
conference can be accessed by dialing (888) 203-1112 in the U.S. and (719)
457-0820 from outside the U.S. The replay pass code is 1489327.

About Dresser-Rand

Dresser-Rand is among the largest suppliers of rotating equipment solutions to
the worldwide oil, gas, petrochemical, and process industries. The Company
operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, France, United
Kingdom, Germany, Norway, India, and China, and maintains a network of 33
service and support centers covering more than 140 countries.

This news release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking
statements include, without limitation, the Company's plans, objectives,
goals, strategies, future events, future revenue, or performance, capital
expenditures, financing needs, plans, or intentions relating to acquisitions,
business trends, executive compensation, and other information that is not
historical information. The words "anticipates", "believes", "expects,"
"intends", and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements.
Although the Company believes that such statements are based on reasonable
assumptions, these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous factors,
risks, and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to be
materially different from those projected. These factors, risks and
uncertainties include, among others, the following: potential for material
weaknesses in its internal controls; economic or industry downturns;
volatility and disruption of the credit markets; its inability to generate
cash and access capital on reasonable terms and conditions; its inability to
implement its business strategy to increase aftermarket parts and services
revenue; competition in its markets; failure to complete or achieve the
expected benefits from any future acquisitions; economic, political, currency
and other risks associated with international sales and operations;
fluctuations in currencies and volatility in exchange rates; loss of senior
management; environmental compliance costs and liabilities; failure to
maintain safety performance acceptable to its clients; failure to negotiate
new collective bargaining agreements; unexpected product claims and
regulations; infringement on its intellectual property or infringement on
others' intellectual property; difficulty in implementing an information
management system; and the Company's brand name may be confused with others.
These and other risks are discussed in detail in the Company's filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov. Actual results,
performance, or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in,
or implied by, the forward-looking statements. The Company can give no
assurances that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking
statements will occur or, if any of them does, what impact they will have on
results of operations and financial condition. The Company undertakes no
obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements, which may be made
to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date made or to
reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. For information about
Dresser-Rand, go to its website at www.dresser-rand.com.

DRC-FIN

Dresser-Rand Group Inc.
Consolidated Statement of Income

Three months ended March 31,
---------------------------
2009 2008
---- ----
(Unaudited; $ in millions, except
per share amounts)

Net sales of products $410.9 $287.1
Net sales of services 98.0 76.7
---- ----
Total revenues 508.9 363.8
----- -----
Cost of products sold 304.3 206.2
Cost of services sold 67.5 51.9
---- ----
Total cost of sales 371.8 258.1
----- -----
Gross profit 137.1 105.7
Selling and administrative expenses 67.6 63.9
Research and development expenses 4.0 2.1
Plan settlement / curtailment amendment 1.3 (7.2)
--- ----
Income from operations (1) 64.2 46.9
---- ----
Interest expense, net (7.0) (7.0)
Other (expense) income, net (4.3) 1.8
---- ---
Income before income taxes 52.9 41.7
Provision for income taxes 18.4 14.5
---- ----
Net income $34.5 $27.2
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Net income per common share - basic and
diluted $0.42 $0.32
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Weighted average shares outstanding -
(in thousands)
Basic 81,573 85,514
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Diluted 81,607 85,659
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(1) The table below reflects adjustments to income from operations in
both the three months ended March 31, 2009, and 2008, to exclude
unusual items.

Three Months Ended March 31,
---------------------------
2009 2008
---- ----
($ in millions)

Income from operations $64.2 $46.9
Plan settlement / curtailment amendment 1.3 (7.2)
--- ----
Adjusted income from operations $65.5 $39.7
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Dresser-Rand Group Inc.
Consolidated Segment Data

Three months
ended March 31,
--------------
2009 2008
---- ----
(unaudited; $ in millions)
Revenues
New units $278.4 $149.5
Aftermarket parts and services 230.5 214.3
----- -----
Total revenues $508.9 $363.8
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Gross profit
New units $47.5 $25.3
Aftermarket parts and services 89.6 80.4
---- ----
Total gross profit $137.1 $105.7
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Operating income
New units $25.2 $9.2
Aftermarket parts and services 58.9 50.0
Unallocated (19.9) (12.3)
----- -----
Total operating income $64.2 $46.9
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Bookings
New units $109.4 $339.0
Aftermarket parts and services 246.4 236.7
----- -----
Total bookings $355.8 $575.7
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Backlog - ending
New units $1,663.4 $1,779.6
Aftermarket parts and services 424.2 342.7
----- -----
Total backlog $2,087.6 $2,122.3
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Dresser-Rand Group Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheet

March 31, December 31,
2009 2008
---- ----
(Unaudited; $ in
millions, except share
amounts)
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $160.0 $147.1
Accounts receivable, less allowance for losses
of $12.5 at 2009 and $11.6 at 2008 294.9 366.3
Inventories, net 363.4 328.5
Prepaid expenses 42.2 43.4
Deferred income taxes, net 22.3 22.5
---- ----
Total current assets 882.8 907.8
Property, plant and equipment, net 246.5 250.3
Goodwill 418.9 429.1
Intangible assets, net 434.5 441.6
Other assets 22.4 23.4
---- ----
Total assets $2,005.1 $2,052.2
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accruals $384.6 $430.9
Customer advance payments 281.0 275.0
Accrued income taxes payable 27.9 30.2
Loans payable 0.2 0.2
--- ---
Total current liabilities 693.7 736.3
Deferred income taxes 21.3 22.9
Postemployment and other employee benefit
liabilities 108.5 135.3
Long-term debt 370.0 370.1
Other noncurrent liabilities 27.6 27.4
---- ----
Total liabilities 1,221.1 1,292.0
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Stockholders' equity
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 250,000,000 shares
authorized; and, 82,417,324 and 81,958,846 shares
issued and outstanding, respectively 0.8 0.8
Additional paid-in capital 386.4 384.6
Retained earnings 461.8 427.3
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (65.0) (52.5)
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Total stockholders' equity 784.0 760.2
----- -----
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $2,005.1 $2,052.2
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Dresser-Rand Group Inc.
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

Three months
ended March 31,
--------------
2009 2008
---- ----
(unaudited; $ in millions)
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income $34.5 $27.2
Adjustments to arrive at net cash provided by
operating activities Depreciation and
amortization 12.3 12.4
Deferred income taxes (0.4) 3.0
Stock-based compensation 1.9 0.5
Amortization of debt financing costs 0.8 0.8
Provision for losses on inventory 0.9 0.4
Plan settlement / curtailment amendment (0.2) (7.2)
Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment 0.2 -
Working capital and other
Accounts receivable 63.6 54.5
Inventories (37.1) 4.3
Accounts payable and accruals (38.3) (19.1)
Customer advances 8.0 (13.5)
Other (22.8) (9.5)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 23.4 53.8
---- ----
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures (7.0) (6.0)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and
equipment 1.0 0.2
--- ---
Net cash used in investing activities (6.0) (5.8)
---- ----
Cash flows from financing activities
Payments of long-term debt (0.1) (0.1)
---- ----
Net cash used in financing activities (0.1) (0.1)
---- ----
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash
equivalents (4.4) 4.7
---- ---
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 12.9 52.6
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period 147.1 206.2
----- -----
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $160.0 $258.8
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SOURCE Dresser-Rand Group Inc.

Blaise Derrico, Director Investor Relations of Dresser-Rand Group Inc.,
+1-713-973-5497